Chisnallwood Intermediate vs Whītau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | Chisnallwood Intermediate Avondale, Canterbury | Whītau School Linwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 187 | #168 of 187 |
| National rank | #1144 of 1,559 | #1158 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 411 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 513 |
| Total roll | 411 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -42.4% | 7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.7% | 37.9% |
| Pacific students | 14.1% | 27.7% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Linwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chisnallwood.school.nz | www.linwoodnorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (38.1 vs 37.6).
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 513).
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate does better on roll size (411 vs 314).
- •Whītau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs -42.4%).
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate is the larger school with 411 students compared with 314.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chisnallwood Intermediate better than Whītau School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chisnallwood Intermediate and Whītau School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Linwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chisnallwood Intermediate: 482. Whītau School: 513. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chisnallwood Intermediate and Whītau School rank in Canterbury?
Chisnallwood Intermediate is 165th of 187 and Whītau School is 168th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).